drill

Pronunciation: /dɹɪl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
  2. noun similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
  3. noun systematic training by multiple repetitions

Etymology

From Middle Dutch drillen (“bore, move in a circle”).

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
tool
Narrower (hyponyms)
dentist's drill, brace and bit, auger, core drill, hand drill, reamer

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